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60 mother's helpers are listed in West Orange, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 5 years
Mother's helpers in West Orange, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!!! Thank you so much for viewing my profile. My name is Lucy. When I was younger, I was a mothers helper for a couple of families and it gradually turned into babysitting when I was just 12. I currently still babysit for these families one of whom has 5 children including a newborn, a toddler and an autistic child. I am...
Lucy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her kindness, punctuality and flexibility. She never missed a day picking them up. I can always rely on her (even when...
Jessica F.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
Hi, I'm Chloe. I am 18 years old and I have experience working with children. I have babysat before for a family on my street and I've worked as a camp counselor at 4-h. I've also volunteered at several schools. I am very patient, funny, and friendly and I love talking to and playing with kids! I'm currently a college student...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hii! I am looking to babysit kids as they make me happy and fulfilled. Caregiving has been a part of my day-to-day life for a long time and I love it. I find so much joy in being a child's positive mentor. Working with kids makes me happy and fulfilled. I enjoy creating a fun and safe environment for kids with games, crafts, and...
Saniyiah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jecolia, a very energetic, reliable, and extremely dependable. After having a bundle of joy they not only because a part of you but they also become everything to you and I understand that. As a " mommy's helper" my role is to follow your every lead and direction to assure that your baby is cared for your way....
Jecolia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started caring for children when I was younger as a mothers helper and continued until I started to drive than I became a nanny gaining a lot of experience throughout these 8 years. I have cared for all ages and am able to do transportation to their activities.
Robyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun activities and crafts. She also helped with house work and took the dog for walks, which was greatly appreciated. I would...
Rebekah M.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience working with children in various spaces. I have also worked w/ children on the spectrum. I am an honest, patient, creative & organized childcare professional. I incorporate age-appropriate activities such as tummy time, reading, music, sensory & cognitive play as substitutes for screen-time....
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robin is a wonderful caregiver to my children . I can't begin to explain how much of a natural caretaker she is. She is an exceptional person, full of character, and patience. I would recommend to her any family in need."
Keshna D.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs.
What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My daughter likes spending time with her. She is also great with dogs. She really does a great job with my daughter. She started watching her around 10 months - she is almost 2 now. I feel safe leaving my house, daughter, and dog in Victoria's hands when I go out."
Jill Y.
Charlotte M.
Madison, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Charlotte. A little bit about me-I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 years old, and since then, have been working with children. I babysat up until college and then after receiving a bachelors degree in art education at the University of Vermont, I became a Lead Teacher for the Infant/toddler program.
Charlotte can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Charlotte is the most reliable, kind and responsible person I have had the pleasure of knowing and would recommend her in all her endeavors-- childcare related or otherwise."
Zach D.
Leticia M.
Parsippany, NJ
$15-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hello! I'm Leticia, 31 yo, Brazilian and I have college degree! I have more than 5 years experience with kids from 3mo to 12yo. I have always loved to be around kids and take care of them! I also take care of dogs and I love to see how they interact with children! Here, I was trained and had the experience living with children!...
Leticia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is such a good nanny! Really patient, she loves to entertain the kids and play! She also cooks very well, and I had a great experience with her taking care of my baby! I can say: she is a special person"
Thamires F.
Jenna G.
Nutley, NJ
$15-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there :) My name is Jenna and I am a full time NICU RN 3 days a week. I am looking to help out families in need of newborn/child care on my days off. Looking for a family with flexibility due my scheduled shifts varying week by week. Looking to assist a family 1-2 days per week. I specialize in newborn care all the way...
Jenna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had Jenna watch my two year old son and she was amazing! She helped if I needed around the house because being a nurse I have a busy schedule! She plays with him, feeds him and has him bathed and ready to go to sleep by the time I get home! Such a great help and...
Danielle R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything!
I am a...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
Thanks to my two older sisters and twin sister, I have over 10 years of experience as a mother's helper/babysitter. I have a total of five nieces and six nephews and I've had the privilege of taking care of each and every one of them at some point, whether it be feeding, changing, bathing, reading, helping with homework, or...
Edwina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello parents! I have been working with children very closely within the last 4 years! I started my work with children when I started working with autistic children in center as well as in home. After that I fell into the Nanny profession. I have been a nanny for the past 3 years! I have been a full time Nanny for 3 families. My...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I am a professional who enjoys the simple things in life from church on Sundays to quality time with family and friends. I am dependable, enthusiastic, caring, and hard-working. To me, life is more fun beyond television; I love to read, cook, and bake. I also enjoy walks and yoga. I look forward to supporting vibrant families as...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Melissa and I absolutely love children and have over 35 years of childcare experience starting out as a mother's helper at 13, babysitting, working at a daycare and nannying. My last position of 3 years for two wonderful girls ended as the youngest started kindergarten. I was an assistant teacher in an infant room...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
I am from the Dominican Republic
I am 27 years old.
3 years of experience as nanny in Dominican Republic + 2 years as Au pair in USA
Communicative, flexible, patient, honest, dedicated, empathetic, social, respectful, and independent person, I am very easy to get along with and responsible.
Strong driver - NJ and...
Ligia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents - I am available some weekends and I am offering my help to organize your kiddos closets, ei; switch season clothing or reorganize.
As well as to organize the art room or play rooms. Etc
Feel free to dm me or comment and we will connect
Ty!
I also am available some nights or weekends to take on some extra hours...
Kenia can also help with: Swimming supervision
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Hannah! I'm a graduate of Montclair State University with a biology degree. As I am navigating post grad life and trying to get a job in clinical research. I also happen to be a very experienced babysitter and dog walker. I offer babysitting, mommy's helper, dog walking, and overnight pet sitting services. I would...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as I am like a big kid.
I like working with kids because Because they come out with different games and ideas and lot of their imagination
I'm looking for a job that I can be a big kid
I started working with kids when I was 18 or 19 don't remember maybe younger cause I had family I knew while I...
Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in West Orange, NJ
Lucy S.
5.0
Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her kindness, punctuality and flexibility. She never missed a day picking them up. I can always rely on her (even when adding a day at the last minute)....
- Jessica F.
Taryya E.
5.0
Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family that get her in their home.
- Tyesha P.
Robyn M.
5.0
We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun activities and crafts. She also helped with house work and took the dog for walks, which was greatly appreciated. I would recommend Robyn to anyone!
- Rebekah M.
Robin G.
5.0
Robin is so warm and kind - our toddler took to her right away! She's clearly very experienced and comfortable around children. We're so glad to have her in our circle of caregivers.
- Amarylis B.
Victoria P.
5.0
I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I appreciate most about Victoria is how...
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in West Orange, NJ?
In a lot of cases mother’s helpers take on many of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. A mother’s helper can help with homework, can supervise children, and can even do light housework. The biggest difference between a sitter and a mother’s helper is typically their age. Usually, a mother’s helper is a “babysitter in training” who isn’t old enough to be alone in a home with children, but can help keep an eye on children while parents are nearby while taking some time to themselves. Review 5 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in West Orange, NJ?
Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, it’s easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including mother’s helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a mother’s helper who has the experience you’re looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in West Orange, NJ. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in West Orange, NJ in March, 2025?
Similar to babysitting rates, mother’s helpers rates can vary based on different factors like their years of experience or where you live. Typically, mother’s helper rates near you start at $20.80.